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Just back from the Santhiya and read some strange reports so just my opinion:
As the description says, trad Thai style but with full facilities, Air Con, Wi-Fi... All good. We wanted to wake up and know where we were. We stayed in a swim...More

We arrived at Santhiya via private speedboat from Samui, and from the moment we stepped foot onto the pier to the moment we left, we loved every minute of our stay here! The entire resort is stunningly beautiful, tranquil, very well maintained, and surrounded by...More

We actually been to another one santhiya near Phuket and this is nothing to compare, all teak wood concept, food, drink and service was the same standard,the only thing look difference is a private beach here with quiet surrounding and none of outsider disturbing, not...More

We stayed here for 9 nights and we were so disappointed. I wish I had of chosen the Anantara next door instead!
The sea view villa with private pool was nice but the decking was tiny (just big enough for the loungers) you couldn’t relax...More

Located on a mountain, hard to get from one place to another (up hill/down hill walk). Far from the village, nothing to do here but stay in the pool/hotel only.
The hotel is pricy, everything is much cheaper in the near village (require 30 minutes...More

With what you describe I would rather take Panviman especially with kids and the proximity to the tiny village. Even if both hotels are very similar. But please check beforehand if Panviman has still the huge construction... More

With what you describe I would rather take Panviman especially with kids and the proximity to the tiny village. Even if both hotels are very similar. But please check beforehand if Panviman has still the huge construction going on close to the beach. I was in Dezember 2017 at Santhiya and met a lot of guests from Panviman complaining about the construction.